The Apostles Fast is in its final week and concludes on the evening of Thursday, June 28. The Typikon prescribes “strict abstinence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a mitigated abstinence (Wine and Oil) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880 § 2). This fast may be observed voluntarily.”

The Patristics Theology adult education class will reveal more eye-opening early church history this Tuesday, June 26th at 7 p.m.

The last Ancient Healing Service in June is this Wednesday, the 27th. We had a powerful healing service on June 13th. Come pray for a healing in the name of Jesus Christ.

This Friday, June 29th, is a holy day of obligation for the feast of Saints Peter & Paul.

ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

Fund Raising

Thanks to those who’ve helped with our fund raising efforts. Last week we had over $800 in market sales. This past Thursday we had 9 volunteers baking and wrapping rolls, pumpkin logs, pizzelles, kolachy, and biscotti, and cleaning. The last 2 people finished at 10 pm. We still needed help on Friday to finish ice cream sandwiches, cutting & wrapping pumpkin logs and cleaning trays. On Saturday mornings we had 1 person at each of the 2 markets. An additional person for a portion of the 8 am to 1 pm timeframe would certainly help. (The 9 to 11 o’clock window is always the busiest.) This is a big effort so please consider volunteering. On Saturday, July 14, we need someone to run the Binford market. A schedule will be posted in St. Mary’s hall so carve out some time in your calendar to assist this worthwhile endeavor and sign up. Remember that we are evangelizing at the same time as creating needed income for the parish so it’s a win – win situation. God bless all our volunteers and those who continue to pray for their success.